ZOI

CAPTAIN – Giannis Christidis

Captain Giannis was born in 1970. He holds a Captain’s C Diploma and he has participated in many offshore races. With a strong background in both sailing and large motor yachts up to 65 meters, he brings extensive experience in navigation, yacht operations, safety management and crew leadership. Before taking command of M/Y Zoi, Captain Giannis served on several prominent yachts including M/Y Astarte, S/Y Baccara and M/Y Fly Me To The Moon, where he played a key role in deck operations, major refit projects, safety management, and crew coordination. Known for his calm and professional leadership style, strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, Captain Giannis ensures the highest standards of safety, efficiency and guest experience on board. He speaks English and German, enabling clear communication with international guests and crew. In his free time, he enjoys scuba diving, sailing, swimming and listening to music.

ENGINEER – Michael Govessis

Michael was born in Greece in 1962 and holds an A Class Engineer Diploma. He has attended many seminars in engineering and he started his career on tanker vessels and passenger ships. He entered yachting in 2000 and since then he has worked onboard various charter and private yachts such as M/Y Rini V, M/Y Alexandra and M/Y Vitamin Sea 2. Michael aims to please the guests and with his valuable many years’ experience ensures that everything works smoothly on M/Y Zoi. He makes sure that everyone onboard is safe and secure. Michael speaks English and at his free time he enjoys water sports, fishing and volleyball.

CHEF – Xenia Efthimiou

Chef Xenia is a highly accomplished and skilled chef with an extensive background in the culinary world. She is a graduate of Le Monde Culinary School and she brings years of experience and expertise to every dish she creates. She has worked on many restaurants and luxury resorts worldwide such as Hilton Garden Inn Leiden, in Netherlands. Before joining the team aboard M/Y Zoi, Chef Xenia had the privilege of working on several prestigious yachts, including Navya catamaran. Xenia’s unwavering passion for culinary excellence, combined with her vast knowledge and experience in both fine dining restaurants and luxury yacht environments, makes her an exceptional talent in the world of gastronomy. She speaks English and basic French and enjoys travelling.

STEWARDESS – Katerina Politou

Katerina was born in 1981, with extensive experience in restaurants, hotels and sailing & motor yachts. She joined M/Y ZOI’s excellent team in 2026, delivering high-level guest service and onboard hospitality. Before joining M/Y Zoi she served on board C/M Long Island and M/Y Karma. Katerina is skilled in customer service, team coordination, and daily operations, with a strong focus on creating exceptional guest experiences. Experienced in roles including hostess, chief stewardess, bar manager, and business owner, demonstrating strong organizational, communication abilities. Passionate about hospitality and service excellence, she also enjoys photography, traveling, and music, reflecting her creative and people-oriented personality. Katerina is adaptable and reliable, with proven success in fast-paced and international service environments. She speaks English.

DECK HAND – Richard Layco

Richard was born in 1974 in Philippines and holds all the necessary certificates for his position. He started his career in yachting in 20017 onboard M/Y Chrysanthe and he has worked on various motor yachts before joining M/Y ZOI in early 2020, such as M/Y Dream
and M/Y Scandal. He is a very enthusiastic and hard working person. He speaks English and he is married.